Senior Surveyor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026. Downer Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
With a wide range of secure projects in the pipeline, your expertise and skills will be valued and well-utilised in our Hawkes Bay team as a Senior Surveyor. You’ll play a key role in delivering surveying services across a range of civil infrastructure projects - ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with contract specifications and programmes.
As a senior member of the team, you’ll also provide leadership and mentoring to junior and intermediate surveyors, promoting Downer’s core values and best practices in surveying. You’ll be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of survey quality across the Hawkes Bay region.
Ngā pūkenga matua | Important Skills
We’re looking for someone with solid experience in New Zealand surveying practices - particularly within engineering and construction environments. You’ll have a strong technical foundation, hands-on experience with major infrastructure projects, and the confidence to lead field teams to success.
Skills & experience we value:
- A NZ Certificate, Diploma, or Bachelor of Surveying
- Proven construction experience, ideally on large-scale infrastructure or Tier 1 projects
- Proficiency in modern civil software (Civil 3D, 12D, Trimble Business Centre, etc.)
- Experience using Leica or Trimble Total Stations and GNSS
- Strong leadership and mentoring capability, with experience leading field teams
- Flexibility to travel to project sites across the region as needed
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Be part of a business helping to shape and transform Aotearoa New Zealand’s future infrastructure.
- Work on some of New Zealand’s most significant transport and infrastructure projects.
- Play a pivotal role in securing major projects and directly contributing to Downer’s growth strategy.
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Exposure to a diverse range of stakeholders and strategic projects.
- The chance to make a real impact in a growing business with an exciting pipeline of work
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site https://people.downergroup.co.nz/join-our-transport-team/
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 736087.
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.